Vaillante

Current corporate logo of Vaillante. This logo is a variant of a design first introduced in 1965 and is still in use to this day.

Vaillante is a car manufacturer, originating from France. The company mainly designs and produces cars, and in a varying degree other vehicles. It is known for its use of cutting-edge technologies (including production-ready hydrogen cars) and its production of Formula 1 cars. These cars are driven by several pilots, including Michel Vaillant and Steve Warson.

The company started as a transport company, which manufactured trucks and cars as well. In 1939, Henri Vaillant decides to create a racing team, using is family's factories and knowledge to create a racing car.